291 Illinois Grants for Youth

291 Youth and At-Risk Youth Grants for Illinois

Discover grants for youth development, leadership, health, and education programs. Funding supports at-risk and underserved youth, training initiatives, juvenile delinquency prevention, and opportunities to improve outcomes for youth and young adults.

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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Lif...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for local communities. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of Alzheimer’s and aging, community initiatives, youth development...

GrantWatch ID#: 176899
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Grants to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Veterans, At-Risk Youth, and Children with Disabilties

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit youth and veterans. Priority is given to activities that assist veterans and their families, children with disabilities, and at-risk youth. Funding may be used for general ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220823
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Grants to Illinois and Indiana Nonprofits for Community Impact Programs

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to Illinois and Indiana nonprofit organizations for community impact programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs focused on healthy community, financial security, youth opportunity, and community resiliency. Funding may be used for addi...

GrantWatch ID#: 221200
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Prizes to USA, Canada, and International Youth for Innovative Ideas to Address Marine Issues

Deadline: 05/31/26

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International young people for innovative ideas to address marine issues. The prize is open to youth and young adults, aged 15 to 30, with creative solutions to issues including the loss of marine biodiversity, reducing or mitigating the...

GrantWatch ID#: 221621
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Education, Health, and Human Services for the Underserved in...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for education, health, and human services programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to benefit underserved populations. Special consideration will be given to organizations that address the needs of children ...

GrantWatch ID#: 146965
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Underserved Populations

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs and projects that benefit underserved populations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, health care, and human services. Eligible programs benefit resi...

GrantWatch ID#: 160265
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Grants to Illinois Schools to Support Performing Arts Programming for K-12 Students

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Illinois public and parochial schools in eligible locations to support performing arts programming for K-12 students. Eligible uses of funding include, but are not limited to, the purchase or rental of musical instruments, scripts, music, and related ite...

GrantWatch ID#: 168429
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Grants to USA Teachers to Enhance Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Learning

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to USA sixth through twelfth-grade teachers at public and nonprofit private schools to enhance science, technology, engineering, and math learning. Funding is intended to increase student success rates by introducing creative project-based learning ideas th...

GrantWatch ID#: 169675
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs. Project areas include education, arts learning, and vocational training. Funding is intended for programs that seek to improve conditions for underserved and low-income communities with a s...

GrantWatch ID#: 176449
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs Benefiting Underserved and Low-Income...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit underserved and low-income communities. Nonprofits in eligible areas of California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Virginia, and Washington, DC may apply. Funding is intended to supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 178645
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Health, Human Services, Education, and Arts Programming for ...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for health, human services, arts, culture, and education programming for underserved populations in eligible regions. The Foundation is especially interested in supporting organizations that focus on children's causes, st...

GrantWatch ID#: 180326
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Grant to an Illinois or Wisconsin Organization to Address the Needs of Children in Eligible Re...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grant of $20,000 to an Illinois or Wisconsin organization for a program to benefit children in eligible communities. Funding is intended for an organization working to address needs related to children, such as homelessness, poverty, illness, lack of education, il...

GrantWatch ID#: 182909
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Grants to USA Community-Based Organizations for Educational Development Programs Related to Fl...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA community-based organizations for educational development programs related to floriculture. Funding is intended to support scholarships and grants that cover registration fees for events that provide educational opportunities. Priori...

GrantWatch ID#: 215123
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Grants to USA CBOs for Educational Initiatives to Benefit the Floriculture Industry

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA community-based organizations for educational initiatives to promote and improve the production of flowers. Preference is given to programs that enhance or identify educational opportunities for youth and have a national scope. The g...

GrantWatch ID#: 221076
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Grants to USA Individuals with Disabilities to Purchase Technology and Equipment

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals with disabilities to purchase technology and equipment. Funding is intended to improve the health, comfort, and overall function of people with disabilities through providing adaptive equipment and assistive technology to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223513
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Project Support and Capital Improvemen...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for project support and capital improvements. Applicants are required to obtain an endorsement prior to submitting an application. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 223861
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Grants to USA Female Robotics Teams to Participate in a National Competition

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of $5,000 to USA female robotics teams to participate in a national competition. Teams must complete the competition registration before applying. Funding is intended to support rookie teams with an all-female or majority female membership by sponsoring the...

GrantWatch ID#: 227525
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Grants to USA Youth Nonprofits, School Programs, and Faith-Based Organizations to Commemorate ...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA community-based youth organizations, youth-serving nonprofit organizations, before and after school programs, and faith-based organizations for youth-led projects to commemorate September 11. Eligible activities include service activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228810
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Grants to USA Agencies and Organizations for Research on Reducing Violence in Schools

Deadline: 06/03/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribes, and IHEs for research related to reducing violence in schools. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The goal of thi...

GrantWatch ID#: 188089
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Grants to USA Middle Schools, High Schools, and Nonprofits for Sports Equipment

Deadline: 06/03/26

Grants to USA middle schools, high schools, and youth organizations for sports equipment. Funding is intended to encourage participation in flag football through providing relevant equipment to schools and organizations. At the high school level, equipment is only...

GrantWatch ID#: 229175
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Grants to USA Hospitals to Increase the Number of Service Animals in Pediatric Departments

Deadline: 06/04/26

Grants to USA hospitals to expand the use of service animals in pediatric wards. Eligible applicants must be located in areas where the Funding Source has a business presence. Funding is intended to bring happiness to children fighting illness by increasing the nu...

GrantWatch ID#: 187888
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Grants to USA Hospitals to Provide Electronic Gaming Options to Pediatric Patients

Deadline: 06/04/26

Grants to USA hospitals to provide electronic gaming options to pediatric patients. Eligible applicants must be located in areas where the Funding Source has a business presence. The purpose of funding is to provide inpatients with entertainment and an opportunity...

GrantWatch ID#: 227350
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Grants to USA Hospitals to Provide Teen Inpatients With a Prom Experience

Deadline: 06/04/26

Grants to USA hospitals to provide teen inpatients with a prom experience. Eligible applicants must be located in areas where the Funding Source has a business presence. Funding is intended to provide patients, between the ages of 13 and 19 who are unable to atten...

GrantWatch ID#: 227351
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Grants to USA Hospitals to Create Soothing Areas for Pediatric Inpatients to Relax

Deadline: 06/04/26

Grants to USA hospitals to create soothing areas for pediatric inpatients to have a break from the stress of their hospitalization. Eligible applicants must be located in areas where the Funding Source has a business presence. Funding is intended to create setting...

GrantWatch ID#: 227353
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Grants to Illinois CBOs and Tribes for Extracurricular Student Projects

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants to Illinois community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and tribal organizations to provide extracurricular activities to students. Applicants must pre-qualify before applying. Funding is intended for programs in schools with a large majority ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184952
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Long-...

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for long-term research projects on children's language development. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 215602
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Grants to Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants to Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a variety of initiatives, including those in the focus areas of health, education, and financial stability. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 220977

Contest for USA, Canada, and International Students to Create Artistic Projects that Address C...

Deadline: 06/08/26

Contest with prizes of up to $1,000 for USA, Canada, and International students to create projects that depict personal experiences with climate change. The purpose of the contest is to engage students aged 11-18 to creatively represent climate change issues. Subm...

GrantWatch ID#: 200232

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Schools, and Municipalities for Activities to Benefit the Commu...

Deadline: 06/08/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipalities for activities to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects including education, disaster relief, economic development, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227724

Grants to USA Land-Grant Colleges and Universities for Courses Tailored to Tribal Communities

Deadline: 06/08/26

Grants to USA Land-grant colleges and universities for courses tailored to Tribal communities. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose of funding is to ensure Tribe members have access to education ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228767

Grants to USA State Governments to Improve the Juvenile Justice System

Deadline: 06/08/26

Grants to USA state and territory governments to improve the juvenile justice system. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects and programs that address current challenges within the ju...

GrantWatch ID#: 228985

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Academic Institutions, and Youth Groups to Address Societal Concerns

Deadline: 06/08/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, youth movements, and civil society organizations to address concerns affecting the US. Funding is intended for projects related to the following areas of interest: mental health, the environment, climat...

GrantWatch ID#: 229458

Grants to USA Entities for Research on Preventing Juvenile Delinquency

Deadline: 06/10/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and school districts for research projects related to preventing juvenile delinquency. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to com...

GrantWatch ID#: 213360

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Activities to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs and projects that address the needs of communities served by the funding source. Focus areas include youth enrichment, health and wellness, the arts, and the community. Organiza...

GrantWatch ID#: 211213

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Individuals with Physical Disabilities

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit veterans and individuals with physical disabilities. Funding is intended for a range of activities to support people who have experienced illness or traumatic injury, as well as those coping with a limb...

GrantWatch ID#: 215652

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Workforce Development in Coal Mining Communities

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations and local and tribal government agencies in multiple states for workforce development initiatives that benefit communities impacted by coal mine and plant closures. Funding is intended for job training init...

GrantWatch ID#: 229192

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits to Promote High School Equivalency for Migrant Workers

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to USA institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations partnering with IHEs to encourage migrant workers and their family members to obtain their high school equivalency. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks...

GrantWatch ID#: 229406

Grants to USA State, Local, and Tribal Agencies to Mental Health Disorders in Youth

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to USA and territories state, local, and Tribal government agencies to address specific mental health disorders in youth and young adults. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for the pre...

GrantWatch ID#: 183641

Grants to USA, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines Youth to Pursue and Implement Innovative Pro...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and St. Vincent and the Grenadines youth for innovative projects. Special consideration will be given to applications in the areas of entrepreneurship, music and performing arts, and computer science. Funding is intended to provide fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 183650

Cooperative Agreements to USA States, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Youth Mental Health Services

Deadline: 06/15/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories states, nonprofit organizations, tribes, and tribal organizations for services to help prevent suicides among youth and young adults. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to six weeks to compl...

GrantWatch ID#: 185192

Grants to USA Public Schools and Districts for Sports Programs for Students with Disabilities

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of $25,000 to USA public schools and school districts to establish new sports programs that serve grade K-12 students with disabilities. The purpose of the grant program is to increase access to adaptive athletics programs and equipment. Priority is given t...

GrantWatch ID#: 223469

Grants to USA Public, Private, and Charter Schools to Implement a Biomedical Science Program

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to USA and territories public, private, and charter schools to implement a biomedical science program. Funding is intended to cover program participation fees and training for the teachers who will be running the program. The goal is to provide students wit...

GrantWatch ID#: 204920

In-Kind Support to USA Schools to Initiate Computer Science Courses

Deadline: 06/19/26

In-kind support to USA schools to initiate computer science courses. Funding is intended to cover teacher training fees as well as participation fees. All schools are encouraged to apply, including private schools, charter schools, rural schools, public and privat...

GrantWatch ID#: 210974

In-Kind Grants to USA Public, Private, and Charter High Schools to Implement an Engineering Pr...

Deadline: 06/19/26

In-kind grants to USA public, private, and charter high schools to add an engineering program to their STEM curriculum. Funding is intended to cover the participation fee related to implementing the engineering program designed by the funding source. The purpose o...

GrantWatch ID#: 211572

Grants to USA Schools to Implement a High-Quality STEM Program at the Middle School Level

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to USA and territories public, private, and charter schools to implement a high-quality STEM program at the middle school level. Funding is intended to cover the fees associated with teacher training and program implementation. Districts and schools looking...

GrantWatch ID#: 211586
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Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits for Higher Education for Gang-Involved Youth

Deadline: 06/23/26

Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit organizations to provide gang-involved youth with access to postsecondary educational opportunities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to provide in...

GrantWatch ID#: 199471

Grants to USA Agencies and Nonprofits to Increase the Capacity of Mental Health Organizations

Deadline: 06/24/26

Grants to USA and territories state and local agencies, tribes, and nonprofit organizations to increase the capacity of eligible mental health organizations. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 165284

In-Kind Support to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Provide Clothing f...

Deadline: 06/26/26

In-kind support to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies to provide clothing for children, youth, and young adults within the business footprint of the funding source. Grantees will receive gift cards that must be used to pu...

GrantWatch ID#: 223878

Grants to USA Theaters to Promote Performances for Schools

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA touring groups and theaters for schools to attend plays and productions. Funding is intended to introduce children and youth, ages 7 to 16, to the arts. Preference is given to funding that benefits underserved children. Grants can be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226715

Grants to USA Credit Unions for Programs to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA credit unions for programs to benefit youth. Funding is intended to support financial literacy programming for at-risk youth. Initiatives should include budgeting, banking basics, and credit information. Applicants are encouraged to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228880